RAPID CHESS CHAMPIONSHIP BY Abu Dhabi Chess Lovers Club
Details
Welcome to the world of Over the board chess! This is your host Pawan Kumar Jha.
I have been organizing chess tournaments from Apr 2025 in Abu Dhabi. Every Weekend we gather and play Over the board Rapid chess along with some fun hand and brain games. In the end the winner takes a small trophy and winning certificate.
We are a Non-Profit, passion and hobby driven and Non-commercial chess group.
Please find below the details of our next event and also connect with us on our whatsapp group by clicking on below link.
https://chat.whatsapp.com/EnA9f5UeJij6FSAqd7TRr4
Connect with us on our Instagram id:
https://www.instagram.com/abudhabichesslovers/
What is happening on the 17th of January 2026?
A Rapid Chess tournament where you will be paired with a team. The teams will compete with each other, and winning team will be decided based on SWISS format. The games will be individual, but Captain of your team will decide which opponent you will play.
Slots for this event are restricted to 21 MAX! So please confirm your registration and get it confirmed by organizer.
More details about 17th event at - **tinyurl.com/abudhabichesslovers**
Time control:
10+2
Event on 17th January is entry free this weekend.
Confirmation via message is important before arriving at the event.
Unlimited chess style photo clicks with Chesssets and trophy
Prizes:
a. Winner to get a Trophy, a winning Certificate
How many people to expect and who are they?
Our average count is around 15 people on Weekends. Sometimes it reaches 19-20 and, on some weekends, around 10.
All our members are connected in our WhatsApp group chat where most of communication takes place.
People are from all nationalities including kids and women too
(currently approx. 220+ total members).
Is there something I should know before coming?
Yes, we play chess at a Restaurant/Cafe who allows us space to play comfortably. Since we are not a commercial entity, we just choose a place to sit and play. It's a good gesture to buy at least one item wherever we play.
The group is organized for everyone and on some weekends, parents also bring their kids who are sharp at chess. To maintain decency, we request everyone to behave nicely. Be nice and be respectful. Unruly behaviour, political comments, any negative vibes will not be accepted.
You can also come to play just for fun as we also have fun events where we play at the end of all SWISS rounds, a game called HANDs and BRAIN which is a team game of chess with lots of fun
After a loss table slams like Magnus Carlsen not allowed as their tables might break- Don't expect organizer to cover for such loses 😂
Venue details and time
Saturday day 17th January 4pm-6:30pm (The Alchemist Cafe), see maps given in location) Abu Dhabi
How can you support us
Follow us on Instagram at abudhabichesslovers
Join our WhatsApp Group chat https://chat.whatsapp.com/EnA9f5UeJij6FSAqd7TRr4
Bring us more members by sharing the event details with your friends